Fort Sumner man accused of having sexual relations with minor

A 23-year-old Fort Sumner gas station employee is accused of having sexual relations with several underage girls over the last year, according to a New Mexico State Police press release.

Phillip Delgadillo is charged with 13 counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, attempted sexual penetration of a minor, enticement of a child, kidnapping/abduction, intimidation of a witness and other related offenses, the release said.

He was arrested March 22, according to Peter Olson, state police communications director. Additional charged were filed Monday, Olson said.The victims are 13 to 16 years old, the release said.

State Police were notified March 21 by school personnel, who became concerned when they learned about stories of criminal sexual activity, the release said.